Modern homes created in Folkestone’s Victorian Hospital
Part of the Royal Victoria Hospital in Folkestone has reopened its doors again – this time to provide more new homes in the district. The Victorian building, which has stood…
Thousands turn out for Carnival of the Baubles in Ashford
Residents, visitors, traders and organisers all agree – this years’ Carnival of the Baubles event was the biggest and best yet – with 4,000 more people attending than at the…
More success for Ashford fly-tipping enforcers as Sissinghurst woman faces £334 bill
Fly-tipping Photo: Ashford Brough Council Ashford’s new Environmental Enforcement Team continues to wage war on the scourge of fly-tipping across the borough, with three separate cases brought before Folkestone Magistrates…
Hundreds of ‘dangerous’ trees in Mote Park Maidstone to be given the chop
Work will soon begin removing around 270 dangerous Ash Dieback infected trees by Maidstone Borough Council from the Mote Park boundary. The first phase of tree removal will take place…
Rough sleepers helped to find accommodation in Folkestone this winter
Three flats have been bought by Folkestone & Hythe District Council to provide homes for four people with a long-term history of rough sleeping as part of the government’s Rough…
Help at hand with Covid passes for Folkestone entertainment venues
With COVID-19 passes coming into force (15 December), Folkestone & Hythe District Council is offering support to businesses – and their customers. The government measure means that certain venues and…
Looking forward to a brighter future in Folkestone
Work is due to start in the new year on converting street lights owned by Folkestone & Hythe District Council to LED lighting, greatly reducing carbon emissions. More than 1,000…
End of the road for Maidstone Park and Ride
Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) has said it is disappointed that the Park and Ride service run by Arriva will cease in February 2022. MBC has supported the service for many…
Noise complaints over motorcross near Cloverleaf roundabout in Ashford ends in court
Noise complaints and safety issues linked with motorcross bikes on land at Cloverleaf roundabout in Ashford leads to £334 in fines and court costs for the organiser A man breached…
£400,000 solar roof at Ashford Business Park will off-set council carbon footprint say council
It’s claimed a £401,000 investment in solar panels at Carlton Road Business Park will save money, cut harmful emissions and help hit Ashford Borough Council’s ambitious zero carbon goals The…